In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered June 7 against Joanne Lee Gay of Carroll on a charge of theft- fifth degree. The case was initiated June 13, 2016; an arrest warrant was returned June 5, 2017. Gay was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. She must also pay $45 restitution to Casey’s General Store (Scranton) and $190.55…
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Dedication of bells and observation deck, awards presented at Festival opening ceremony
The opening ceremonies Friday evening of the 37th annual Bell Tower Festival were preceded by the history-making premier concert on the full four-octave, 47-bell carillon atop the Mahanay Memorial Bell Tower. Retired newspaper publisher and previous winner of the Bell Tower of Fame Award Rick Morain had the honor of performing the first live concert on the bells. Morain selected…
Read MoreAlan Eggers, 1946 – 2017
A Memorial Service of Remembrance was held June 11 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Alan Lee Eggers, 70, of Jefferson. Pastor Sheldon Henderson of Central Christian Church in Jefferson offered words of comfort. Larry Dowd was soloist. Military rites were provided by Floyd Brown Post 11 of the American Legion and V.F.W. Post 9599.
Read MoreFree lunch starts at schools on Monday
The Greene County Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children. There will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided in two locations on the following schedule:
Read MoreFree Fun in the Park Saturday, June 17
Kids with a Connection mentoring program and ISU Extension and Outreach – Greene County are sponsoring Fun in the Park on Saturday, June 17, at Kelso Park in Jefferson. This free activity features games, food and fun for kids who finished kindergarten through 5th grades. While there is no charge, kids must be pre-registered with the Extension office. Rain location…
Read MoreName the Park contest in Scranton
The Scranton parks and recreation committee is holding a naming contest for the park at the corner of State and Eagle Sts. This park is getting an entirely new playground that will be complete with a new climber system, toddler climber, rock climbing wall, ten spinner and swings.
Read MoreUpdated community resources directory available
Greene County is served by a vast array of public service providers, but navigating them can sometimes be difficult. From family services to assistance in getting a job, there are many organizations and agencies ready to help with nearly any type of issue persons face.
Read MoreGreene Co HS tells honor rolls
Greene County High School students named to the high honor roll with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the third trimester include: Seniors – Karli Anthofer, Abigail Badger, Carly Brown, Chasity Derry, Nadia Fisher, Nolan Ford, Natasha Groves, Olivia Hansen, Emily Heupel, Courtney Johnson, Destiny Johnson, Jessica Kelton, Spencer Kirk, Logan Kohl, Kenna Marquardt, Hannah McConnell, Katelynn McDowell,…
Read MoreMiddle school names honor students
Greene County Middle School named students who earned honors during the third trimester. Students on the high honor roll with a grade point average of 3.67 or higher are and no grade lower than a C-:
Read MoreIowan to join elite ranks of NASA astronauts
(DES MOINES) – An Iowan is one of 12 people selected by NASA as a candidate for the 2017 class of American astronauts. Raja Chari hails from Cedar Falls and was chosen from 18,300 applicants. Gov Kim Reynolds and Lt Gov Adam Gregg on Thursday congratulated Chari on his outstanding achievement. “Iowans are driven, focused and innovative individuals who work…
Read MoreDennis Semke, 1946 – 2017
A graveside memorial service was held Saturday, June 10, at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery for Dennis Lee Semke, 71, of Carroll. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev Sheldon Henderson, pastor of Central Christian Church of Jefferson. Marg Semke gave the eulogy. Music was provided by trumpeters Peg Semke, Sam Bassett and Wayne Lautner.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net June 5, 2017 ALUMNI GATHER – The annual meeting of the Rippey Consolidated School was held on May 27 in the Rippey United Methodist Church.
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